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The 2024 Olympic Games has begun in Paris as 205 teams battle for 329 gold medals across 40 sports.Athletics is always the biggest draw of the Olympics and will again be the most watched sport, with stars of the track and field often becoming the faces of the Games.The blue-riband event is the 100m finals and both races are shaping up to be fascinating this time around. American world champion Noah Lyles goes up against Jamaica’s newest star, Kishane Thompson, while in the women’s race it’s USA v Jamaica again as Lyles’ teammate Sha’Carri Richardson faces competition from Shericka Jackson...

Olympics athletics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

The 2024 Olympics are upon us, with soccer, rugby, archery and handball all taking center stage in the competition's opening days. On Friday, the tournament begins in earnest — but not with any athletic events. Rather, the spectacle kicks off with a festival of light unlike any other: the opening ceremony.

How long is the Olympics opening ceremony? Number of countries, athletes, show length and more to know for Paris 2024

USA TODAY

Equestrian athlete Charlotte Dujardin, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in dressage, is out of Paris Games after a video surfaced.

Charlotte Dujardin out of Olympics after video. Gold medalist is suspended

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Black athletes across the globe are getting set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Black Olympians To Watch At The 2024 Olympics Outside Of Team USA

The US Sun

EMILY CRAIG out for Olympic gold as a Team GB rower after putting her love for Asian arts on hold. Craig enters her second Games in Paris after European and World championship success. Who is Emily Craig?. Craig was born on November 30, 1992 in Pembury, a village in Kent.

Meet Emily Craig, member of Team GB’s rowing team eyeing gold at Paris 2024 Olympics

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the day, Friday, July 26th

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

How long do you sleep at night? Do you have a fixed sleeping pattern? Scientists recommend sleeping for at least seven hours per day. But some zodiac signs struggle to catch sleep. Sleep deprivation reduces someone’ concentration, cognitive ability, and performance. However, taking a balanced diet and working out can improve sleep. Still, sleeping well helps in weight management as it reduces appetite. Read on to learn about the best-sleeping zodiac signs.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Get the Best Sleep

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Chinese Doping Controversy Hovering Over Paris Games. Over the past three months, a significant doping controversy has dominated headlines thanks to recent revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) months before the Tokyo Olympics but received no sanction. As athletes have arrived in Paris for the start of the Olympic swimming competition, the issue remains prevalent as several of 23 are among China’s main medal contenders.

Chinese Doping Controversy Hovering Over Paris Games

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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Olympics Mini Feature: Sprint Queen Sarah Sjostrom Stalking 50 Free Gold at Paris Games; 100 Free On Slate

Mini Feature: Sprint Queen Sarah Sjostrom Stalking Gold in 50 Freestyle. Blink, and you might miss Sarah Sjostrom in the water. That warning applies not only...

Olympics Mini Feature: Sprint Queen Sarah Sjostrom Stalking 50 Free Gold at Paris Games; 100 Free On Slate

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